Book Binding Manufacturing

Explore post-press production services in hardcover, softcover, mechanical, and deluxe binding options.

hard cover book from Bind Tech

Hard Cover

This book features a premium hardcover with a multi-foil stamped cover, combining elegance and durability for a truly luxurious finish. The intricate foil stamping adds a touch of sophistication, making it an eye-catching and high-quality addition to any collection.

Smyth Sewn Book Blocks from Bind Tech

Smyth Sewn Book Blocks

The printed, folded, gathered and collated pages are sewn as one at the spine in individual signatures to each other.

Die Cutting Covers from Bind Tech

Die Cutting

Make your mark with a book cover that tells a story before you even open it! Check out this custom die-cut hardcover yearbook that reveals a hidden message—because every great book deserves a cover that’s just as memorable as its contents.

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Casing-in

Have the print for your project ready? Our team can “Case in” a book referring to the process of attaching the book block (the gathered, sewn, or glued pages) to the hardcover case. It’s a crucial step in hardcover bookbinding, where the book block is securely affixed to the outer cover, transforming the pages into a finished book.

premium finishing options with Bind Tech

Finishing Techniques

Enhance your book with premium finishing options: blind debossing onlays for added texture and luxury, and foil stamping for vibrant metallic highlights and more. These techniques bring sophistication and unique style to every project.

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Book Manufacturing Options

Explore our full range of post-press and finishing services, designed to meet your unique needs with precision and quality.

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Soft Cover

A softcover book (also known as a paperback book) is a type of book that has a flexible, paper or cardstock cover instead of a rigid one like a hardcover.

Soft Cover Options

Hard Cover Options

A type of book where the pages (or book block) are bound inside a rigid cover, typically made from thick cardboard (book board) that is wrapped in a protective material such as cloth, leather, or paper. The cover is not flexible like in paperback books, but instead provides durability

Hard Cover Options

Mechanical Options

These books are characterized by their ability to open flat and their flexibility, making them ideal for specific purposes, such as notebooks, planners, manuals, or other reference materials.

Mechanical Options

Other Options (Deluxe)

Choose from additional premium binding options like Swiss binding, Chicago screw posts, three-ring binders and more for creating a high-end, custom-bound book.

Other Options

General Book Manufacturing FAQ’s

What are the minimum and maximum quantities BindTech can produce?

We really can do it all – our Phoenix facility specializes in short runs and can do a book of one. On the flip side, our ability to leverage multiple facilities for a project allows us to tackle projects in the millions.

What is BindTech’s maximum trim size?

While there is no maximum trim size, it is important to note that books larger than 12” spine-to-face cannot be done with the same level of automation. As such, there is a significant cost discrepancy between books that are under and over 12” spine-to-face.

What is the minimum book bulk that BindTech can bind?

The general rule of thumb is 1/8”, but there are some books we can sew under 1/8” thick.

Is the grain direction of my paper important?

Grain direction should always run parallel to the spine when possible. While that’s not always possible for the text, it is critical that the endsheets and cover are correct grain. Please consult your CSR when printing cross-grained text, as “waviness” can occur.

What is the minimum thickness required for endsheets?

All furnished end sheets must be at least .006 thick (80# uncoated).

What weight stock should our covers be printed on if BindTech is going to laminate them?

Covers need to be printed on 100# text to be laminated.

Can a digital book block be Smyth sewn?

Unfortunately, not. Since Smyth sewing involves sewing through the fold in the spine, the books must come as signatures. Common sewing options for digital book blocks include side sewing and oversewing.

Is there a book BindTech can’t produce?

We do everything other than saddle stitching.

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